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LW2ADR: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Module code: LW2ADR
Module provider: School of Law
Credits: 20
Level: Level 2 (Intermediate)
When you'll be taught: Semester 1
Module convenor: Professor Anne Vergis, email: a.vergis@reading.edu.my
Pre-requisite module(s):
Co-requisite module(s):
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):
Module(s) excluded:
Placement information: NA
Academic year: 2024/5
Available to visiting students: Yes
Talis reading list: No
Last updated: 7 October 2024
Overview
Module aims and purpose
This course provides students with a better understanding of the various dispute resolution methods that are alternative to traditional methods on both a practical and a theoretical level and to equip students with negotiation and mediation skills which are key ingredients in becoming effective advocate.聽
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:聽
- Identify a range of methods of dispute resolution outside and within the court process;
- Evaluate the appropriate ADR options to be adopted;
- Plan for and conduct the appropriate ADR mode;
- Evaluate options and strategies in ADR;
- Draft simple ADR settlement agreement and present basic ADR advocacy skills.聽
Module content
- Evolution of dispute resolution & concepts
- Negotiation theories & skills
- Nature & Process of Mediation
- Mediation: Roles & Skills
- Legal issues in Mediation
- Mediation training
- Nature & sources of Arbitration
- Arbitration Agreements
- Arbitral Tribunal
- Barriers to the Development of ADR
Structure
Teaching and learning methods
The module will be divided into topics. Teaching for each topic will typically involve: 聽
1 x 2hr lectures and 1 x 1hr lectures (3hr of lectures per week) 聽
1 x 2hr tutorial (alternate weeks) 聽
1 x 1hr blended learning 聽
There will, in addition, be revision lectures. 聽
In addition to the hours listed below, you will be required to complete an additional 40 hours of study, taking the total number of study hours to 240 for this module. This is to comply with the Malaysian Quality Agency (MQA).
Study hours
At least 60 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.
聽Scheduled teaching and learning activities | 聽Semester 1 | 聽Semester 2 | 听厂耻尘尘别谤 |
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Lectures | 33 | ||
Seminars | |||
Tutorials | 10 | ||
Project Supervision | 11 | ||
Demonstrations | |||
Practical classes and workshops | |||
Supervised time in studio / workshop | |||
Scheduled revision sessions | 6 | ||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Fieldwork | |||
External visits | |||
Work-based learning | |||
聽Self-scheduled teaching and learning activities | 聽Semester 1 | 聽Semester 2 | 听厂耻尘尘别谤 |
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Directed viewing of video materials/screencasts | |||
Participation in discussion boards/other discussions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Other | |||
Other (details) | |||
聽Placement and study abroad | 聽Semester 1 | 聽Semester 2 | 听厂耻尘尘别谤 |
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Placement | |||
Study abroad | |||
聽Independent study hours | 聽Semester 1 | 聽Semester 2 | 听厂耻尘尘别谤 |
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Independent study hours | 140 |
Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.
Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.
Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.
Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.
Assessment
Requirements for a pass
Students need to achieve an overall module mark of 40% to pass this module.
Summative assessment
Type of assessment | Detail of assessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of assessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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Online written examination | Exam | 50 | Answer two (2) questions, 1,250 words per answer | Semester 1, Assessment Period | |
Written coursework assignment | Coursework | 50 | 5 pages excluding bibliography | Mid Semester 1 |
Penalties for late submission of summative assessment
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:
Assessments with numerical marks
- where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of three working days;
- the mark awarded due to the imposition of the penalty shall not fall below the threshold pass mark, namely 40% in the case of modules at Levels 4-6 (i.e. undergraduate modules for Parts 1-3) and 50% in the case of Level 7 modules offered as part of an Integrated Masters or taught postgraduate degree programme;
- where the piece of work is awarded a mark below the threshold pass mark prior to any penalty being imposed, and is submitted up to three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline), no penalty shall be imposed;
- where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
Assessments marked Pass/Fail
- where the piece of work is submitted within three working days of the deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): no penalty will be applied;
- where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): a grade of Fail will be awarded.
The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: /cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Formative assessment
Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.
1,250 word Assignment聽聽
Reassessment
Type of reassessment | Detail of reassessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of reassessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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Online written examination | Exam | 50 | Answer two (2) questions, 1,250 words per answer | During the university resit period | |
Written coursework assignment | Written Work | 50 | 5 pages excluding bibliography | During the University resit period |
Additional costs
Item | Additional information | Cost |
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Computers and devices with a particular specification | ||
Printing and binding | ||
Required textbooks | ||
Specialist clothing, footwear, or headgear | ||
Specialist equipment or materials | ||
Travel, accommodation, and subsistence |
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.